Scheduler. Pharmaceutical/Biotech

Job Duties/Responsibilities:

• Ongoing support of a large portfolio of project schedules to determine the correct critical path is identified.

• Ensure that true logic is applied to schedules, adequate resource loading done, and that the schedules are regularly updated.

• Assure credibility of the information contained in the schedule. Review schedules with project team members on a regular basis to ensure that accurate and timely data is incorporated in the schedule.

• Support regularly scheduled department updates on individual and portfolio schedule performance.

• Prepare and provide schedule progress reports, trending charts and schedule analysis on a periodic basis. Maintain record of scope changes, trends and variances that potentially affect schedule performance.

• Analyze and process project change orders for schedule impacts.

• At the completion of the project, develop and record the project’s historical schedule information and “lessons learned” for future use.

• Produce detailed critical path network schedules for projects within a standard Work Breakdown Structure. Analyze schedules submitted in various software packages, but primarily MS Project.

• Develop; monitor and update integrated project plans and schedules so that projects can be executed in the most efficient manner possible.

• Assess impacts to the critical path and near-critical activities and report to the project team.

• Monitor schedule deviations and variances and assist in developing alternate methods for corrective action.

• Analyze schedules from A/E firms and General Contractors. Verify schedule integrity and evaluate logic and float paths. Evaluate activity sequences for constructability. Make recommendations to manage float and (re)-sequence activities (if required) to achieve project milestone dates and interim target completion dates.

• Work with the conceptual estimating department in supporting funding requests with conceptual schedules.

• Facilitate project scheduling meetings and/or interactive planning meetings as required by the project team.

• Participate in project meetings at the discretion of the project manager.

• Participate in departmental staff meetings.

• Comply with departmental scheduling practices and procedures.

Qualifications: Education, Experience, Knowledge and Skills:

• Skilled in Microsoft Project. Primavera and Cora experience desirable but not required

• Ability to quickly learn new software tools

• Some general project management experience would be an advantage

• Excellent collaboration and communication skills are required.

• Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of construction project scheduling experience.

• It is an advantage to have experience in the Biotech Industry

• Bachelor’s degree is required.

• Pharmaceutical/Biotech project experience, including commissioning and validation activities, is preferred.

• Certification by AACE in planning/scheduling is preferred.

• PMP certification is a plus

• This job is based in Providence Rhode Island. Remote work is available for this position. Some travel to job sites may be required on occasion.

• Equal Employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $110,000.00 - $150,000.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)

• Dental insurance

• Health insurance

• Paid time off

• Vision insurance
  

Schedule: 8 hour shift

Work Location: Remote